The West African country has been a target of numerous attacks by Boko Haram. The insurgent group has launched cross-border attacks killing many people.

Nevertheless, Niger has made efforts in tackling insecurity to counter the risk of Islamist incursions from its neighbours.

The attacks comes days before voters head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential runoff. President Mahamadou Issoufou is looking to secure a second term in office while opposition candidate Hama Amadou has been evacuated from prison for medical treatment in France.